What is wall Grazer light?
Wall Grazers Bring out the drama in your walls. With wall grazers, your textured walls, (stone, brick, wood, etc.) will be featured beautifully and add solid design to your interior space as well as bring attention to any featured walls on the exterior of your home. Read our Wall Lighting Guide for more information.
What is Grazer lighting?
The Linear Grazer is a very minimal LED lighting fixture. It can be surface-mounted, recessed or suspended and is available in 3 length options. The Grazer Linear LED SUS (suspended) is extra slim in profile, with a beam of light that is directed downwards.
What are wall washer lights?
Wall washing is when light is uniformly spread out over a wall from top to bottom. Wall washing is best used on walls with a smooth, flat surface to limit shadowing. To create a wall washing effect, lights need to be mounted at or above ceiling height, so they can effectively “wash” up to 8 or 9 feet of vertical space.
How far should wall washers be from the wall?
Fixture placement plays a large role in creating these two distinct effects: For wall washing, the fixture is typically a minimum of 12 inches away from the wall, creating an evenly distributed light that makes the wall texture appear flat and expansive—ideal for creating visually smooth surface.
Where should wall washers be placed?
Rule of Thumb: Mounting Distance = 1/3 the Ceiling height 1. Mount the wall wash fixtures 2 to 3 feet from the wall on ceilings up to 9 feet high. 2. Mount the wall wash fixtures 3 to 4 feet from the wall on ceilings up to 9 feet and 11 feet high.
What are wall lights called?
wall sconces
The terms “wall light” and “wall sconces” are often used interchangeably and essentially mean the same thing – a lamp that is mounted on a wall. However, if we were to go into the technical details, where a wall light differs from a sconce is in its make – its light source is usually covered, typically by glass.
Where should wall lights be used?
As a general rule of thumb, wall lights should be positioned around 152-170cm (around 5-5.5ft) above floor level, while multiple wall lights should be placed around 250-300cm (or 8-10ft) apart. You should aim for the top of the wall light to sit at eye level, to avoid glare from the exposed bulb.
What is a wall wash?
Wall washing illuminates a vertical surface with uniform brightness. Wall washing draws attention to the wall, and can be used to accentuate an entrance, fireplace, or artwork. Paint walls white or light color for greatest efficiency. Wall washing can make spaces such as hallways or narrow rooms appear spacious.
What is the difference between wall washing and wall grazing?
While wall grazing highlights the texture of a wall through shadows, wall washing enhances its smoothness by eliminating shadows. A wall washing effect is produced by mounting lights on the ceiling so that the beam of light falls on the wall at a wide angle.
How do I choose wall lights?
As a general rule of thumb, the right height for wall lights is about 5ft (or around 1.5m) above the ground – though this can vary according to the proportions of your room. So you should make sure you choose a light that looks good in the particular room if the top of it is at eye level.
What kind of light does a wall Grazer use?
Thanks to the revolutionary NanoRay technology, XOOLUX™ NANO offers a unique combination of a miniaturized form factor and an accurate light beam shaping. It offers symmetric light distributions with angles of 15° and 25° and an oval (15° x 40°) light distribution for wall grazing.
What kind of luminaire is used for grazing?
XOOLUX™ NANO is a minimalistic and flat luminaire designed primarily for grazing applications. The updated IP classification now stretch to IP67, meaning water resistance and suitable for outdoor use. Compact and robust grazing luminaire in a small form factor.
What kind of steel is in a ground Grazer?
Robust in ground grazer made of V4A stainless steel available in standard lengths and 10° and 30° beam optic.
What kind of LED light is used for wall washer?
XOOLUM™ R is a uniquely designed surface mounted luminaire, that offers versatility in terms of its 45° tilting head. It can be used aiming straight downwards or at a 45° angle, hence illuminating vertical surfaces and act as a wall washer.